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I wanted to start today's conversation by defining what turns a sports injury into a stupid sports injury. Turns out I'm not smart enough to do that, so I'll get around it the same way Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart did when he couldn't define "pornography." Said Potter: "I know it when I see it." Works for me. I know a stupid sports injury when I see it — such as last Sunday when Chicago Bears defensive tackle Lamarr Houston sacked the immortal New England quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo near the end of a blowout Bears' loss and tore his ACL by jumping in pointless celebration. He gets the rest of this season — and perhaps the...

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I wanted to start today's conversation by defining what turns a sports injury into a stupid sports injury. Turns out I'm not smart enough to do that, so I'll get around it the same way Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart did when he couldn't define...

Let's talk about Philadelphia sports fans. Are they really the worst people in the country?
Seems like a fair question when you look at the body of evidence. Some examples:
•A man in a Santa suit was booed at an Eagles game in 1968, which started...

PITTSBURGH - At home on “Monday Night Football,” the Pittsburgh Steelers are next to impossible to beat.
They proved it yet again with a stirring comeback, rallying from 13 points down in the first half to beat the Houston Texans 30-23.
The Steelers...

For the first time since Tiger Woods’ career was turned upside down by scandal, his golf bag is about to display a logo other than his own. Nutrition drink maker Fuse Science will occupy that spot starting next month, signing on as one of Woods’ most visible e

The free agency frenzy, trading outbreak and stunning retirements of the first day of the NFL's business year gave way to one headliner Wednesday: Ndamukong Suh. Miami signed the All-Pro defensive tackle and top prize in this year's free agent crop to a...

Justin Forsett agreed to terms Thursday on a three-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens, who keep their leading rusher from 2014 after losing several key free agents earlier in the week. The 29-year-old Forsett is coming off the finest season of his...

Ravens running back Justin Forsett has been added to the Pro Bowl roster, the team announced Tuesday.
Forsett, who originally was a Pro Bowl alternate, will replace Houston Texans running back Arian Foster, who won't play because of injury.
Forsett...

The Houston Texans announced that running back Arian Foster will not play Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.
Foster was downgraded from questionable to out Saturday with a groin injury.
Foster was injured two weeks ago against the Philadelphia Eagles....

Bears running back Matt Forte has been high on most lists of notable Pro Bowl snubs this week, overlooked as DeMarco Murray, Marshawn Lynch, Jamaal Charles, Arian Foster, Le'Veon Bell and LeSean McCoy were chosen over him for that honor. But Forte made it...

PASSING GAME
RAVENS: Joe Flacco isn't putting up huge numbers, but he's playing arguably the most efficient regular-season football of his career. Over his past five games, he's thrown seven touchdowns and one interception. He has 23 touchdown passes...

Both of the Ravens' starting offensive tackles were in walking boots late Sunday afternoon as they limped out of the locker room.
It was that kind of game for the Ravens as their 25-13 loss to the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium took a physical toll and...

If you're not a fan of Bears running back Matt Forte, that's OK, because he's been overlooked all season as Chicago struggled through a disappointing year.
But you can't help but like a guy who shrugs off a Pro Bowl snub despite having a stellar season....

Texans RB Arian Foster vs. Ravens ILBs Daryl Smith and C.J. Mosley: The Texans will give the Ravens a healthy dose of Foster, who has rushed 230 times this season for 1,127 yards. Foster is averaging 4.9 yards a carry, and runs with speed and power. The...

Welcome to the Monday Ravens 10-Pack, where reporter Jon Meoli hits on 10 stats, notes, and thoughts after a 25-13 loss to the Houston Texans. Read ahead for notes on where it went wrong offensively, some bright spots in stopping the run, and the total...

Ravens tight end Owen Daniels stood in front of his locker, shaking his head in disbelief. During the eight years he played here, the Texans turned in some outstanding defensive efforts, but this was one of their best.
It was supposed to be homecoming...

Each week, Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson looks back at the Ravens' previous game and ahead to their next opponent.
GAME PLAN: The Ravens' strategy of trying to establish the run backfired badly as they got stuffed repeatedly at the line of...

As damaging to their playoff outlook and one-sided as the Ravens' 23-15 loss to the Houston Texans was Sunday, it could have been even worse.
If not for a stout red-zone defense that reacted well to sudden change behind three interceptions from...

Every season there's at least one waiver wire find, one unexpected starter who changes the landscape of fantasy football. Last season it was Eagles quarterback Nick Foles, and in 2012 it was Packers wide receiver James Jones with Lions running back...

Timmy Jernigan heard about the streak Wednesday. C.J. Mosley didn't know the Ravens hadn't allowed a 100-yard rusher in 24 games until Thursday, though the news brought a smile to his face.
These such streaks — which span seasons, personnel, and coaching...